Lagoon M8

Notes:

The M8 nebula is about 7,200 light years away. It is about 50 light years wide, and is being lit by newborn stars within it.

Telescope: C11

Mount: MI-250

Camera: SBIG ST-10XME

Filters: None

Dates: August 23, 2005

Exposure: 32x15secs for 8 minutes total at -12C